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Introducing the CFDI!
Certified Forensic Death Investigator
Developed by Associates in Forensic Investigations and partnered exclusively with the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC) - two powerful teams in their expertise, joining together to offer the CFDI Program specialized training and Board Certification in advanced criminal defense investigations.
-- Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI, CFDI-Expert and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI, CFDI-SME Associates in Forensic Investigations This CDITC Accredited Board Certification is now available to all qualified experienced Defense Investigators. |
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Associates in Forensic Investigations exclusively with the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council!
The CFDI Program is a 40-hour system of video courses and reference materials
See if you pre-qualify using the form below
The CFDI Program is a 40-hour system of video courses and reference materials
See if you pre-qualify using the form below
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What is a Certified Forensic Death Investigator (CFDI)?
It is the first of its kind specifically for Criminal Defense Investigations of Death and Serious Bodily Injury (SBI)! Fully accredited by CDITC. Developed by Associates in Forensic Investigations and partnered exclusively with the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC) - two powerful teams in their expertise, joining together to offer the CFDI Program for this specialized training and certification in Advanced Criminal Defense Investigations.
Death and Serious Bodily Injury (SBI) investigations are Catastrophic Events, and for the Criminal Defense Investigator is a forensic specialty. Associates in Forensic Investigations and CDITC are dedicated to furthering our profession by sharing our experiences and expertise. Our education and training never stops – and we congratulate you for elevating your experience with this CFDI Board Certification. We encourage you to apply, and also verify you have completed and passed the prerequisite webinar series Equivocal Death / SBI Investigations for PIs Certificate Course at www.MedicolegalDeathInvestigations.com or download the course information and curriculum at http://edi-course.InvestigativeCourses.com. Once you have earned your CFDI, you will enhance any Criminal Defense Investigator skills, and all CDITC and other preeminent certifications and experiences to bring your Criminal Defense Investigations to a new level of advanced knowledge and skills for the most demanding Criminal Defense Investigations areas – involving Death and Serious Bodily Injury (SBI) incidents. You will also have unique access to collegial networking and continuing education. 
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What current CFDIs have said about the curriculum and program:
Al Norris (PROVIDENCE-Specialized Investigative Solutions – MI), “Thank you for your time and effort on producing and then grading this line of study. I’m sure your effort in putting this together was massive.” *former homicide detective.
Charles Rafferty (Rafferty Investigations / Innocence Legal Team – CA), “It was an interesting subject matter to say the least. Thank you again for taking the time to bring this outstanding course to the table for all of us to take on this challenge. This distinguished honor is a pinnacle of my own career.”
Bob Wigley (Distinctive Investigations – FL), “I am extremely proud and somewhat speechless. You said from the very beginning that it was going to be a challenge and it was. I thank you for the opportunity. Thanks again for your hard work on putting this course together and accelerating the professionalism in our profession.”
Larry Warwick (LaW Consulting – WI and Deputy Coroner / D-ABMDI), “The course was intensive and time consuming, but it was well worth the effort. I appreciate all the hard work Karen and Dean must have had to do to put this course together.” *former homicide detective / active deputy coroner.
Mark Aubin (Top Gun Investigations – FL and licensed attorney), “Really enjoying the course. The subjective nature of the process is challenging and really fosters creative thinking, which reminds me of law school in many ways. You have created an incredible program. You are an amazing team and I can’t even imagine the time it has taken.”
Carol Twiss (Dedicated Investigations – TX), “Thank you! The course was informative, I will definitely send my guys through your training." *former chief of police and homicide / sex crimes detective.
Bill Losefsky (Investigative Concepts, LLC – NH), “The CFDI Death Investigation certification course provides a comprehensive compendium of forensic science, investigative techniques, and legal procedures involved in determining the cause and manner of death. The curriculum covers all the key topics such as autopsy protocols, crime scene analysis, forensic pathology, understanding a death certificate and toxicology. The instructors, Dean and Karen Beers are highly experienced and well credentialed professionals in the field. They have ensured that the content is both engaging and informative. This course is quite challenging, but the capstone project of completing actual cases is highly invaluable and fully prepares you to be a stellar performer in this field. I would unequivocally recommend this course for the professional investigator who wants a certification in forensic death investigation." *former law enforcement detective and police prosecutor.
Rick Luman (Criminal Defense Investigator - NV), "The CFDI Program is challenging, intense, and very rewarding. The program incorporates a variety of instructional methods to ensure a thorough understanding and skill development. The multiple-choice and essay-style questions at the end of each Chapter reinforce the video instruction. The program content is exceptional, applicable, and second to none. You want to challenge yourself and increase your investigative skillset. Apply and complete this course." *former law enforcement, and public defender investigator in NM, TX, and NV.
Tom Fischer (Thomas Fischer Investigations - WI), "The experience was very rewarding. I was surprised by the amount of information that I obtained through this course." *former homicide detective.
James Andrews (Magna Investigative Group - AL), "This course is greatly underpriced for the amount of information and knowledge provided! I've been proud to announce to my clients that I'm the newest member of the CFDI, and I couldn't thank Karen and Dean enough for their time and effort in putting this course together and all the time they spend grading and reviewing our tests and assignments. Greatly appreciated!" *former law enforcement narcotics investigator
Al Norris (PROVIDENCE-Specialized Investigative Solutions – MI), “Thank you for your time and effort on producing and then grading this line of study. I’m sure your effort in putting this together was massive.” *former homicide detective.
Charles Rafferty (Rafferty Investigations / Innocence Legal Team – CA), “It was an interesting subject matter to say the least. Thank you again for taking the time to bring this outstanding course to the table for all of us to take on this challenge. This distinguished honor is a pinnacle of my own career.”
Bob Wigley (Distinctive Investigations – FL), “I am extremely proud and somewhat speechless. You said from the very beginning that it was going to be a challenge and it was. I thank you for the opportunity. Thanks again for your hard work on putting this course together and accelerating the professionalism in our profession.”
Larry Warwick (LaW Consulting – WI and Deputy Coroner / D-ABMDI), “The course was intensive and time consuming, but it was well worth the effort. I appreciate all the hard work Karen and Dean must have had to do to put this course together.” *former homicide detective / active deputy coroner.
Mark Aubin (Top Gun Investigations – FL and licensed attorney), “Really enjoying the course. The subjective nature of the process is challenging and really fosters creative thinking, which reminds me of law school in many ways. You have created an incredible program. You are an amazing team and I can’t even imagine the time it has taken.”
Carol Twiss (Dedicated Investigations – TX), “Thank you! The course was informative, I will definitely send my guys through your training." *former chief of police and homicide / sex crimes detective.
Bill Losefsky (Investigative Concepts, LLC – NH), “The CFDI Death Investigation certification course provides a comprehensive compendium of forensic science, investigative techniques, and legal procedures involved in determining the cause and manner of death. The curriculum covers all the key topics such as autopsy protocols, crime scene analysis, forensic pathology, understanding a death certificate and toxicology. The instructors, Dean and Karen Beers are highly experienced and well credentialed professionals in the field. They have ensured that the content is both engaging and informative. This course is quite challenging, but the capstone project of completing actual cases is highly invaluable and fully prepares you to be a stellar performer in this field. I would unequivocally recommend this course for the professional investigator who wants a certification in forensic death investigation." *former law enforcement detective and police prosecutor.
Rick Luman (Criminal Defense Investigator - NV), "The CFDI Program is challenging, intense, and very rewarding. The program incorporates a variety of instructional methods to ensure a thorough understanding and skill development. The multiple-choice and essay-style questions at the end of each Chapter reinforce the video instruction. The program content is exceptional, applicable, and second to none. You want to challenge yourself and increase your investigative skillset. Apply and complete this course." *former law enforcement, and public defender investigator in NM, TX, and NV.
Tom Fischer (Thomas Fischer Investigations - WI), "The experience was very rewarding. I was surprised by the amount of information that I obtained through this course." *former homicide detective.
James Andrews (Magna Investigative Group - AL), "This course is greatly underpriced for the amount of information and knowledge provided! I've been proud to announce to my clients that I'm the newest member of the CFDI, and I couldn't thank Karen and Dean enough for their time and effort in putting this course together and all the time they spend grading and reviewing our tests and assignments. Greatly appreciated!" *former law enforcement narcotics investigator